How do I connect MCP Local Rag MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add local-rag --scope user --env BASE_DIR=/absolute/path/to/your/documents -- npx -y mcp-local-rag` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.

Is MCP Local Rag MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can MCP Local Rag MCP Server do?

MCP Local Rag MCP Server documents 10 tools to the agent, including delete_file, ingest_data, ingest_file. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

MCP Local Rag

Unclaimed

by shinpr

Local-first RAG server for developers. Semantic + keyword search for code and technical docs. Works with MCP or CLI. Fully private, zero setup.

Install

$claude mcp add local-rag --scope user --env BASE_DIR=/absolute/path/to/your/documents -- npx -y mcp-local-rag

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This server needs project-specific setup. Follow the project instructions; no reusable public launch command is available yet.

Project instructions

agent-skillscli-tooldeveloper-toolshybrid-searchlocal-firstlocal-ragmcpmcp-servermodel-context-protocolprivacy-firstragsemantic-searchvector-search

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10 of 10 tools

Documented tools (10)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

delete_file

Delete an indexed file or an ingestdata item

ingest_data

Ingest text, Markdown, or HTML already held by the client

ingest_file

Ingest or replace one file

list_files

Show supported files and their ingestion state

quality

about 2.9 GB

query_documents

Search with semantic matching and keyword boost

read_chunk_neighbors

Read surrounding chunks from a search result

status

Show index and search status

sync_start

Reconcile the index with all configured roots or one path

sync_status

Poll a running sync job

Tool change history

Compared across complete checks of the same configuration. Tools were listed, not invoked. Input-schema changes are not measured here.

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FAQ

Questions about MCP Local Rag MCP Server

How do I connect MCP Local Rag MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add local-rag --scope user --env BASE_DIR=/absolute/path/to/your/documents -- npx -y mcp-local-rag` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.
Is MCP Local Rag MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can MCP Local Rag MCP Server do?: MCP Local Rag MCP Server documents 10 tools to the agent, including delete_file, ingest_data, ingest_file. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.